Apple is changing up how it names its software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other products in an effort to make naming more consistent. The numbers for Apple's operating systems currently vary because Apple introduced initial versions at different times. (It's why the current watchOS 12 has a different number from macOS 15 , for example.)

Bloomberg is reporting that Apple will soon change how it names its next operating systems, switching to a system using years rather than a version number. The number will represent the year after the one in which the update is released, similar to how cars are labeled. This means that the current iOS 18 will be replaced by iOS 26 later this year, in September 2025 (instead of it being called iOS 19).

The outlet notes that Apple is planning

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